Peanut Butter & Banana Blondies

Name: Peanut Butter & Banana Blondies
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (15 oz) can of low-sodium chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed; 1 medium ripe banana; ½ cup smooth peanut butter; 2 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ tsp baking powder; ¼ tsp baking soda; 1 pinch sea salt; ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans; ¼ cup carob (or vegan chocolate chips)

A cookie bar with a ton of peanut butter flavor, this blondie has a healthy twist with the blended chickpeas.

1 (15 oz) can of low-sodium chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 medium ripe banana

½ cup smooth peanut butter

2 tsp vanilla extract

¼ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp baking soda

1 pinch sea salt

Optional Toppings

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

¼ cup carob (or vegan chocolate chips)

Preheat your oven to 350° F.

Lightly grease 8x8" baking pan.

Blend all ingredients except nuts and chocolate chips into a food processor until well combined.

Fold in any additional toppings and spread mixture into a baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes and let it cool for 30 minutes before slicing.

Remember to enjoy just one portion!